Chameleon sleeping during the day - need help

[takashi10]

my chameleon is a baby and my chameleon has been shedding for the past 4 days. but i also noticed hes been sleeping during the day a lot under the the light...when i come look at him, he opens his eyes briefly but goes right back to sleep. sometimes he even walks with one eye open and the other closed. i know sleeping during the day is not normal. he gapes his mouth sometimes but no weezing or anything like that. his eyes nose and mouth seem clean with no crust or mucus.the bulbs i use are UV bulb (5.0) and heat bulb (50 watt). he is housed in a 16 x 16 x 20 reptibreeze cage. he doesn't eat or drink since he started shedding but thats probably normal. he was normal for the month that i had him until he started shedding. don't know if i'm just worrying to much but just in case. any help would be greatly appreciated. thank you

 

[BeBoSON]

Hey,

Welcome to the forum. Babies don't usually take 4days to shed, more like a day or two tops. Can you fill out the how to ask for help forum, that's in the health clinic topic.

Thank you.

 

[BeBoSON]

Here it is, just incase you couldn't find it.



Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

 

[takashi10]

Chameleon Info:

Your Chameleon - Male 3 month old veiled chameleon that i've had for a month.
Handling - when i need to clean the cage.
Feeding - i feed him pin head crickets and sometimes small silkworms. He hasn't eaten since he has been shedding.
Supplements - tetrafauna reptocal.
Watering - I mist the tank with a spray bottle. twice a day one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Yes my chameleon is drinking normally
Fecal Description - brown and the white is cream colored. has never been tested for parasites
History - chameleon was eating and drinking normally and alert up until he was shedding. he has been sleeping all day now.


Cage Info:

Cage Type - reptibreeze open air screen cage. 16 x 16 x 20
Lighting - exo terra 50W basking spot.
Temperature - about 60-90 degrees depending on where in the cage
Humidity - 50-70% humidity.
Plants - no live pants
Placement - in my bedroom on a table
Location - New Jersey


Current Problem - He is sleeping during the day and i don't know why. also he has been shedding for the past 4 days

 

[Elizadolots]

Hi!

Would it be possible to post pictures? Sleeping during the day is a problem. Even when shedding they shouldn't do that.

To post a picture from your computer, use the "Post Reply" button (not the handy Quick Reply box). Click the icon that looks like a paperclip and follow the prompts to upload your picture. You will not be able to see the attachments until you "Submit" your post.

 

[BeBoSON]

From what i see, everything seems ok, except for:

At 3 months he should eating at least 1/4 crickets. Pinheads are to small for him.
Also you need a multivitamin, to dust with 2x a month. The repocal you have contains D3 which you should be also be using twice a month. You need regular calcium without D3 to dust with for every day feeding.

 

[takashi10]

what multivitamin and calcium powders can you recommend me? and yes i will switch the crickets.

 

[takashi10]

here is a pic of him

 

[Elizadolots]

How cute.

I'm wondering if the change in crickets is going to be the ticket. I suspect he was being a bit underfed.

 

[BeBoSON]

Your cham looks good. Doesn't seem unhealthy.

Herptivite is what people usually use as a multivitamin
http://www.repcal.com/supp.htm

The calcium without D3 can be any brand.

You should be able to purchase them locally at a petstore such as Petco/Petsmart.

 

[takashi10]

ah thnx for all your help i really appreciate it

 

[BeBoSON]

Anytime :]

 

[camimom]

Do you have a uvb light?

you didnt list it in your care.

 

[carol5208]

he listed it in the first post but not the ask for help form.

 

[camimom]

Got ya. didnt see that.
thanks carol!

 

[carol5208]

Got ya. didnt see that.
thanks carol!

no prob, I miss things all the time and then I go back and go...dah!!!

 

[takashi10]

i'll be sure to update you guys on my chameleon and hows he's doing. he's still molting and isn't eating so idk how to give him the vitamins.

 

[BeBoSON]

Up the humidity with a couple of extra misting sessions, it will help him out with finishing his shed. Don't spray him directly though. It will prolong the shedding process.

 

[takashi10]

ok thnx for the help again